How You Can Use Your Apple Watch Like an iPod

To use a lot of the features we want to use on our Apple Watches, we need to have our phones close by, but there's one cool thing it can do that doesn't require the phone. Not after the initial setup, anyway.

Turns out, you can actually use your Apple Watch like an iPod. There are a few steps you have to go through to get it going, but that's not terribly different than setting up a brand new iPod, so we're not mad at it.

So, how do you do it? First, you need to transfer your songs: Apple Watch App (on phone) --> Music App
--> Select a Playlist Limit --> Sync Playlist. Note that it does need to be charging to sync the music, so you probably don't want to do it as you're heading out the door. In fact, syncing while you sleep might be your best bet.

Once you're all synced up, pair your headphones or speaker and you're 90% of the way done. Now, just go to the music app on the Apple Watch, hold your finger down on the screen and you'll get two options: "Source" and "Now Playing." Choose "Source," then "Apple Watch" and you're good to go!

We use our phones for nearly everything these days: from waking us up with those delightful alarms to keeping up with friends to organizing our schedules — exams, appointments, reminders — oh my!

There's not a lot that our phones can't do, so it's only apt that several beauty apps exist to make our lives (and our morning routines) even easier. Whether it's helping you find the best shade of eyeshadow or nailing a last-minute, mani-pedi appointment, these apps are winning us over.

L'Oréal just celebrated the one-year anniversary of Makeup Genius, and we're still obsessed with the app 365 days later. Your phone becomes your mirror, so it's like trying on every shade at Sephora (or the cosmetics store of your choice) without leaving your house, or you know, getting strangers' germs from sampler tubes! We love that you can curate your own makeup looks in real-time.

We had to dig into the deepest corners of the Internet to find a nail app that wasn't really lame/expensive/sketch-town-USA, and we found Nail Art Gallery. It won us over not only because it has an expansive visual library of nail art, it also works as a social network so you can upload your nail designs, too!

Also, um, the Powerpuff Girls nails are one of the best things we've seen today. Just sayin'.

Curious about which hairstyle to rock for prom, if you should get bangs, or that super-dark lipstick is a must-buy? ModiFace will help you virtually try on countless different looks (2,000+ cosmetics and 100+ hairdos to be exact). It also lets you post to Facebook, so you can get feedback from your gal pals.

We love this cute little app! Beautylish is a great resource for finding beauty inspiration and tips, and you can also upload your own beauty inspirations to the community. Bonus: If you find a product that you like, you can read reviews and shop the look, as well.

This handy app reminds us a lot of Yelp, but instead of searching for the best coffee spot in town, with StyleSeat, you can search (and make appointments for) a haircut, a mani-pedi, or even a massage if you're feeling a little post-semester-stress. Treat yo'self! (We are!)

Showroom is your one-stop shop for beauty tutorial videos. What we love about this app is that it features tutorials from celebrity makeup artists. You can create your own, too! Even cooler? If you like the products they use, you can buy them directly from the app.

Think Dirty might just be our absolute favorite. Have you ever been curious about the ingredients in your favorite lipstick? Are you trying to eliminate toxins from your beauty routine? We think this little app is a really great place to start!

We've all been there: You've just taken your best selfie rocking your #ootd, but there's just one problem: You're having a less-than-great complexion day. Photo Wonder can help! This app takes your photos and lets you enhance them, and erase blemishes. It's our new BFF when it comes to getting a photo Instagram-ready.

Contouring is no joke: Getting that perfectly chiseled look requires a little work (bronzer + highlighter = the struggle is real), but Sephora released this app* that analyzes your selfies and tells you how to contour based on your face shape.

*Technically, you don't have to download an app but instead, go to Sephora's mobile site to take a contouring class. No memory used? One more reason to love it!

Bellashoot is a relatively new app that combines beauty tutorials (from your fave beauty bloggers), product reviews and social media all rolled into one. Share your favorite tips and collect a few new ones!

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